58% match
For Blue tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Smoke Rise Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Smoke Rise Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Smoke Rise Country Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Precision 21%Aim 19%Scoring 18%Alignment 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.5
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Smoke Rise Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Smoke Rise Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bdeese@smokerisecc.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
4900 Chedworth Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30087, USA
Course Description
Welcome to Smoke Rise Country Club ... …A Georgia golf course and country club where families, couples, and individuals of all ages enjoy a pristine, 18 hole golf course, a beautifully decorated clubhouse, and additional amenities that include tennis, swimming and fitness facilities. Smoke Rise is an Atlanta Country Club, and now a part of the Canongate Golf Family of Clubs, that has been designed to exceed it's members' expectations, and we pride ourselves on continuing our tradition of being one of Georgia's best private golf clubs. Come take a tour and experience the attentive, personalized services that each of our members in the Stone Mountain area is privileged to upon every visit to our Course. (Plus, did we mention that Smoke Rise is now it's own Cluster in the Canongate Family of Golf Courses and members have access to all of the other 23 Clubs in the Atlanta area as well?) Tom Reid Membership Director treid@smokerisecc.com 678-877-0773
championship golf • 18-hole golf course • tennis courts • private dining • fitness center • private events • family amenities • stone mountain georgia • golf instruction • world-class dining • private club • exclusive member events • golf club membership • social club • golf club • country club • tennis • swimming • fitness • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Roger Baird
Opened
1998
Conditions
Green: Bermuda
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Business Claimed
⭐4.0(346 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Smoke Rise Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing pressure through tough par fives that lead all difficulty measures while standard par fours demand consistent approach play. Short par threes provide easier breathers but still require solid contact.
G
Gold/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 725844 yards5344 metersCR 69.5Bogey 93.7Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 10 | — | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 469 | 140 | 347 | 347 | 508 | 174 | 298 | 324 | 2947 | 493 | 139 | 324 | 523 | 161 | 354 | 416 | 152 | 335 | 2897 | 5844 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725577 yards5100 metersCR 73.6Bogey 105.6Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.8 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.8 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 10 | — | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 469 | 108 | 347 | 311 | 508 | 142 | 264 | 324 | 2773 | 462 | 139 | 324 | 523 | 146 | 333 | 416 | 126 | 335 | 2804 | 5577 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 734692 yards4290 metersCR 69.0Bogey 96.8Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 10 | — | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 382 | 81 | 283 | 254 | 468 | 142 | 228 | 220 | 2335 | 430 | 109 | 277 | 396 | 115 | 285 | 335 | 100 | 310 | 2357 | 4692 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Smoke Rise Country Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For Blue tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
44% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
10 Week Flagship Program for Smoke Rise Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Smoke Rise Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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58% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision28%
Distance Control16%
22% match
For Blue tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
26% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
33% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
58% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
55% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Precision38%
Aim23%
Scoring11%
57% match
For Green tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
51% match
For Green tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Green tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim17%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Green tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
22% match
For Green tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
70% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim26%
Accuracy12%
45% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy24%
Aim14%
65% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy12%
68% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
75% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started61% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
Precision17%
69% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Accuracy12%
72% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
55% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
55% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
48% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
62% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Accuracy16%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
22% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
22% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
26% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started33% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
Aim14%
64% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Aim12%
53% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
55% match
For Gold/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy28%
Alignment19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Smoke Rise Country Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Smoke Rise Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Smoke Rise Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Smoke Rise Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Smoke Rise Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 69.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Smoke Rise Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5268 yards. The back tees extend to 5844.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Smoke Rise Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Smoke Rise Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5844.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Smoke Rise Country Club and how should I play it?
Smoke Rise Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Smoke Rise Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 5844.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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